Click Here to BidMost of my paintings are low key, because I believe that dark background can effectively enhance the lights on the focal point. Having done the same thing so many times, I want eagerly to see some changes. High key paintings I don’t do quite often, but I want to explore the potential. My today’s painting is relatively high key. I may do several more like this, and let you what I have learned.
Gorgeously luscious apple--and the glass practically sparkles. Beautiful execution, as always.
ReplyDeleteWOW - really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove this piece. The colors are happy. I guess low key paintings are more dramatic but I like the freshness of this. Cool glass.
ReplyDeletethe light blue background does really work - the reds/oranges/yellows of the apple burst right out from it! thank you!
ReplyDeleteQiang, I visit your blog frequently and I love your work... but this one is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteI have been doing exactly the same thing lately (partially inspired by Carol Marine's recent "Simple Breakfast" series. I absolutely love the drama of the strong value contrasts, but the subtleties of the high key paintings are compelling. I love the purpley shadow on the apple with the little highlight at the bottom. Yum! I'm intrigued by the ambiguous shelf below the apple- what is that? It kind of adds to the surreal feeling of the painting (as does the green liquid in the glass). Anyway, it's a delightful little painting!
ReplyDeleteGreat work...always a great learning through your painting and notes
ReplyDeleteVeri nice! Bravo!!!
ReplyDeleteagree with Carol that the high key makes for "happier" painting. The low key ones look dramatic and serious. Both great techniques that convey two different moods. I love this! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of this still life. You've really made the glass sparkle and your value contrast on the apple and it's reflection are wonderful.
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